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Tips for Negotiating with the IRS

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/06/21

While dealing with the IRS generally involves submitting documents or legal authority to support a client’s position, in most cases the element of negotiating is present.  Negotiating becomes particularly important in dealing with the IRS where documentation may not exist, or the law is in the gr

Biden Administration Continues Fair Lending Efforts as HUD Announces Proposal to Restore the Discriminatory Effects Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/06/21

One of the Biden administration’s first actions was a January 25, 2021, executive order on Redressing Our Nation’s and the Federal Government’s History of Discriminatory Housing Practices and Policies, whereby the White House committed to revitalizing enforcement of fair lending laws to address t

Appraisal Process Tolls Contractual Suit Limitation Period Even For Non-Covered Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/06/21

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that, under Georgia law, an appraisal process tolled a commercial property policy’s two-year contractual suit limitation period even for non-covered claims....

Primer on Severance Plans Under ERISA and the Tax Code

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/06/21

Many employers maintain formal or informal severance policies or practices that they use sporadically. Other employers may implement a severance program for a limited period of time to reduce the number of employees overall or within a work classification or location.

Virtual Board Meetings may Soon be coming to an End

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/06/21

On Friday, June 25, 2021, Governor Pritzker extended the Disaster Declaration related to COVID-19 for another 30 days. Pursuant to the declaration, public bodies may continue to hold virtual meetings in accordance with the Open Meetings Act amendments adopted last year.

How to record your brand’s rights and stop counterfeit goods at the Canadian border

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/06/21

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the coming into force of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) on July 1, 2021, we reflect on the changes that the CUSMA brought about for brand owners, particularly at the Canada-U.S. border.

Workplace Law Lowdown | The Continued Value of COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plans

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/06/21

As we reported last week, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“MIOSHA”) updated its Emergency Rules to mirror the safety requirements disseminated by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”)....

Supreme Court's Ruling in Goldman Sachs Leaves Open a Path for Securities Fraud Claims Based on Generic ESG Statements

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/06/21

In April, we analyzed whether a corporation’s purely generic public statements on environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) issues could form the basis of a subsequent securities fraud action.

Reminder to Managers of New Fund Marketing Rules in the EU

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/06/21

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Is Lawful Possession of a Trade Secret Enough for Standing to Sue for Misappropriation?

By EsqSocial Corporation 29/06/21

You may be able to bring a misappropriation of trade secrets claim even if you do not actually own the misappropriated trade secret.

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